Episode Appearances
The Ancients · Jan 25, 2026
Xerxes the Great
“Greek historian whose accounts of Xerxes are primary sources but deliberately misrepresent Persian culture”
Persian Empire Administration and Satrapy SystemAncient Succession Crises and Royal Family DynamicsXerxes' Invasion of Greece and Military Strategy
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This Podcast Will Kill You · Sep 2, 2025
Ep 186 Hypothermia Part 1: How it hurts
“Documented soldiers dying from cold during sea expeditions in 450 BCE”
Hypothermia physiology and core body temperature regulationFrostbite pathophysiology and tissue damage mechanismsVasoconstriction and peripheral blood flow management in cold stress
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Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids · Jun 21, 2024
S10E9 - Ancients: They're Just Like Us!
“Ancient Greek historian mentioned for documenting various ancient civilizations including Berber people and Persian Empire”
Daily life in ancient GreeceGender roles in ancient civilizationsAncient Egyptian culture and pet ownership
View AnalysisGreeking Out from National Geographic Kids · Nov 10, 2023
S9E4 - A Multiverse of Helens
“Ancient historian who documented an alternate version of Helen's story placing her in Egypt rather than Troy”
Greek Mythology - Trojan WarHelen of Troy - Multiple VersionsAncient Greek Culture - Xenia
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